Dell Technology Guide
Page 8
... a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
... a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 20
... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 47
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow ...To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow ...To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 62
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly ...slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell...
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly ...slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 63
Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows...zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn...
Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows...zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 73
... and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
... and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
Dell Technology Guide
Page 107
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be ...problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds.... Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. This will be displayed after you restart your computer...
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be ...problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds.... Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. This will be displayed after you restart your computer...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 142
... Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer...of the battery decreases over time depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer... to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check ...
... Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer...of the battery decreases over time depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer... to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 147
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
Dell Technology Guide
Page 161
... standard, which is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access) is expected in the near future. It is not supported on the screen. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that... provides wireless data. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. Networks ...
... standard, which is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access) is expected in the near future. It is not supported on the screen. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that... provides wireless data. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. Networks ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 272
...indicate status and problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as ... or standby. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in ...
...indicate status and problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as ... or standby. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 276
...A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard...TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). A chip ...
...A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard...TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). A chip ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 281
... of the procedures in the documentation shipped with your docking device for technical assistance. When to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... of the procedures in the documentation shipped with your docking device for technical assistance. When to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 293
... least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 301
... information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R... in the lower-right corner of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
... information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R... in the lower-right corner of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
Setup Guide
Page 5
...Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Media Controls 30 Display Features... 32 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Free Fall Sensor 44 Solving Problems 45 Touch Screen Problems 45 Beep Codes 46 Network Problems 47 Power Problems 48 Memory ...
...Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Media Controls 30 Display Features... 32 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Free Fall Sensor 44 Solving Problems 45 Touch Screen Problems 45 Beep Codes 46 Network Problems 47 Power Problems 48 Memory ...
Setup Guide
Page 11
...and setting up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow... the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 9 NOTE: It is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows®...
...and setting up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow... the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 9 NOTE: It is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows®...
Setup Guide
Page 14
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on page 30. 12 Wireless on: Wireless off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off : For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see "Media Controls" on the keyboard to indicate the status.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on page 30. 12 Wireless on: Wireless off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off : For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see "Media Controls" on the keyboard to indicate the status.
Setup Guide
Page 17
... Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a network. 4. Click Start → ...router. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your router. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 1. Ensure that shipped with your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the...
... Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a network. 4. Click Start → ...router. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your router. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 1. Ensure that shipped with your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the...
Setup Guide
Page 18
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Windows Classic view. 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Contact your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. 16 Click Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up... may not apply if you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you set your ISP to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and...
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Windows Classic view. 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Contact your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. 16 Click Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up... may not apply if you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you set your ISP to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and...